The Explanada de España runs parallel to the Marina, offering a unique atmosphere. This promenade is flanked by rows of palm trees, creating a visually appealing and shaded landscape that allows for a wide variety of shots. The Explanada’s pavement is decorated with 6,600,000 tricolored marble tiles forming a wave-like mosaic, evoking the movement of the sea and providing a distinctive and vibrant backdrop.

Availability for Filming

To shoot at Alicante’s most iconic promenade, it is necessary to contact the Alicante Film Office, which facilitates the necessary permits and procedures for filming in the city.

Best Days for Filming

• Weekdays, particularly early in the morning, when there are fewer visitors.
• Avoid weekends and the months of July and August, when the Alicante Handicraft Fair and other summer activities attract a large number of people.
• Filming is not recommended between June 20 and 24, during the celebration of Alicante’s main festival, Las Hogueras de San Juan.
  Spring and autumn offer ideal weather conditions and a lower density of visitors.

Features and Facilities

Casa Carbonell: This unique building, located on the Explanada, features historic architecture that can be used as a backdrop or a main filming location. Its eclectic style and history add visual and narrative depth to any production.

La Concha: The open-air auditorium known as La Concha is another point of interest on the Explanada. This venue hosts numerous concerts and cultural events throughout the year and provides a versatile setting for filming.

Infrastructure and Access: The Explanada has good accessibility and is close to essential services such as hotels, restaurants, and shops. Additionally, its central location facilitates transportation and logistics for film crews.

Additional Facilities

Lighting: The Explanada features ornamental lighting that can be used for nighttime shoots without the need for extensive additional lighting.

Security: The area is regularly monitored, providing a safe environment for productions.

Accessibility: Easy access. Areas can be reserved for production vehicles in nearby locations.

Filming requests

All filming requests must be processed through the Alicante Film Office:

Email: info@alicantefilmoffice.com

Phone: (+34) 965 148 113 / (+34) 965 177 052

View the FILMING PERMIT APPLICATION FORM

Documents and forms

A period of 30 days is necessary to process permits that require traffic interruptions and/or reservations of parking spaces for vehicles. This is because a report by Alicante’s City Council Department of Safety and Traffic is mandatory.

The forms to request permission for filming can be sent through this web page.